Tips on how to spot online scams and protect your digital footprint

Users have to change their perception about cybercriminals as most people believe they won’t be targeted if they are not a prominent figure or wealthy. — 123rf

Each time consumers get connected online, they inevitably leave behind trails of information from whatever is viewed or created.

As the Internet makes it easy for this information to ‘travel,’ it is vital for consumers to safeguard their digital footprint.